kitchen

Jan 2016 2

Kitchen Collectibles: Pixies in the Kitchen

2016 Articles, Diana Bulls, Food Fun, Hometown History

by Diana Bulls

I really love all those strange and funny ceramics produced in Japan during the pre war days and immediately afterwards. Before I decided to start down-sizing my collections, my kitchen shelves were filled with pitchers, tea sets and odd little condiment sets. I have managed to pare my collection down to a couple of tea sets and about six or seven pitchers, along with an egg cup and some pie birds. Still, whenever I visit an antique or thrift store I am compelled to check out the kitschy Japanese ceramics.

Jan 2015 3

Vintage Kitchen Gadgets & Gizmos

2015 Articles, Diana Bulls, Food Fun, Hometown History

by Diana Bulls

Christmas is over. The wrapping paper and ribbons have been cleaned up and the presents have been put into use. Maybe you were the recipient of one of the newest juicers or coffee makers–hopefully not the one that was recalled–or some other kind of clever kitchen device that has been advertised on late night television. My husband, who loves French fries, received a potato cutter from the cats. (Yes, in our family the cats shop for Christmas.)

Jun 2014 7

Going To Pot: Collecting Stoneware

2014 Articles, Diana Bulls, Food Fun, Hometown History

by Diana Bulls

Last month, I confessed my obsession with buttons. This month I have to confess that I am equally obsessed with stoneware crockery. It doesn't matter to me if it is a bottle, jug or jar, I love them for their various shapes, colors and decorations. Before refrigeration, crocks were used in American kitchens to hold foodstuffs such as butter, salted meats and pickled vegetables. They were America's major house ware from 1780-1890. I use them to hold kitchen utensils, flowers, magazines or kindling. I don't care if they aren’t in perfect condition.

Mar 2014 1

Collecting Reamers: Going For the Juice

2014 Articles, Diana Bulls, Food Fun, Hometown History

by Diana Bulls

Reamers–a useful little kitchen gadget–have been around for a long time, but their heyday only lasted through the 1930s and into World War II.

Jun 2012 23

PYREX: A Kitchen Staple Since 1915

2012 Articles, Diana Bulls, Food Fun, Hometown History

by Diana Bulls

When I think about my mother at work in the kitchen, there are a few kitchen icons that immediately come to mind: a set of primary colored mixing bowls, a fancy covered casserole dish with a stand, and a set of clear glass custard cups. I mean, it was impossible to make cookies without the large yellow mixing bowl and the green one was the perfect size for macaroni salad.